Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
Ahmedabad is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Flights from LGW to AMD start from 20:00 — the earliest with Air India. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Air India. In total, you can choose from four weekly London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to AMD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Ahmedabad (and then discovering more of India!) is a snap with Air India. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
Air India has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating LGW to AMD flights, Air India has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and AMD:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight is 271 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 538 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to AMD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to AMD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LGW.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMD:
Start your adventure sooner with a Ahmedabad Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore parts of Ahmedabad that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Ahmedabad Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Ahmedabad. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in July.
The warmest month in Ahmedabad is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Ahmedabad Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to AMD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Ahmedabad, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 451 kilometres south to Mumbai to check off its top attractions. From Gateway of India to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point, your itinerary will be busy.
Surat is another standout destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad. No trip is complete without dropping by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.